Artemisia tridentata

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Big Basin Sagebrush

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Native 1500-10000' across the Great Basin Not happy in the low desert. Rough shaggy bark, irregular form. Dense, semi-evergreen 2-8'. Hairy silvery grey leaves, narrow and wedge shaped. Full sun, Well drained sites. Very rugged. Strongly aromatic foliage. Flowers are inconspicuous.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.